Sébastien Maillard
Associate Fellow in the Europe Programme with expertise on European politics and economics, providing comparative views on UK and continental fiscal challenges.
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Nov 28, 2025 • 28min
Britain's budget – a recipe for growth or decline?
This discussion features Olivia O'Sullivan, a director and policy expert on UK politics, James Kynge, a senior researcher on China and Asia-Pacific economic strategies, and Sébastien Maillard, an associate fellow on European politics and economics. They dive into the implications of the UK's latest budget amid political leaks and constrained choices due to Labour's manifesto. Comparisons are drawn between UK and Asian growth strategies, highlighting the challenges of a slow EU reset and the urgent need for reform to boost productivity in Europe.
Oct 31, 2025 • 28min
Europe after the Dutch elections. Goodbye far right? Not so fast.
Sébastien Maillard, a Chatham House Associate Fellow, provides keen insights on European political trends following the recent Dutch elections, while Karien van Gennip, former Deputy Prime Minister, discusses the implications for domestic and business perspectives. They analyze the significance of Geert Wilders' setbacks and the rise of Rob Jetten, emphasizing the complexities of coalition-making in a fragmented political landscape. They also touch on the evolving dynamics of populism, socioeconomic grievances driving voter behavior, and the far-right's impact on centrist narratives across Europe.
